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Brexiteers uneasy as UK inches toward EU defense projects

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

LONDON — Closer integration with the European Union has been a taboo for a generation of British Conservatives — but in the realm of defense at least, Rishi Sunak’s government seems to be taking another look.This week, Armed Forces Minister James Heappey told the House of Commons that Brussels and London had achieved a consensus on the “majority” of an agreement for the U.K. to join a military project under the EU’s defense coordination group, known as the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO.) It is a dramatic reversal given only three years have passed since the British government, led then by Boris Johnson, emphatically rejected a post-Brexit deal on foreign policy and defense put forward by the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator.And the reversal is making some Euro-sceptics in the ruling Conservative party rather uncomfortable.But as the U.K. seeks a new place in the world outside the bloc, and with Russia waging war in Ukraine and stepping up its aggression against the West, Brita...

No-hit attempt for Red Sox RHP Brayan Bello ends with 8th-inning infield single

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The first hit against Brayan Bello was a slow roller up the middle that barely reached the outfield. Red Sox shortstop Kiké Hernández dove and gloved it, but his off-balance, off-one-knee throw bounced harmlessly to first base.The second hit came right after — still with nobody out in the eighth inning. And the third broke a scoreless tie and turned Bello’s near no-hitter into a loss.“Today wasn’t my day to have a complete game,” Bello said after pitching seven no-hit innings only to see the Marlins beat the Red Sox 2-0. “But it’s going to come soon.”Bello allowed just two baserunners through seven: Jazz Chisholm reached on a fielding error by first baseman Justin Turner leading off the second and Jesús Sánchez walked to lead off the third. Bello retired major league batting leader Luis Arraez three times, including a line drive that Bello stabbed to end the third inning.“That guy threw a really good game,” said Arraez, whose batting average dropped fro...

Jared Young creating more options for the Chicago Cubs despite series sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

Back in the major leagues for the second time after a short stint with the Chicago Cubs last September, Jared Young is confident he is ready to contribute to a team hoping to contend for a division title.“I’d say it’s a different feeling this time,” Young said. “There’s a little bit more of a sense to win right now and a sense to help the team the way that I know I can. It feels like the right spot for me and it’s one of those things where I just want to keep going.”After hitting his first career home run in his first major league at-bat of the season Wednesday, Young was back in the starting lineup Thursday, playing first base and batting eighth. He had an RBI triple to drive in the Cubs’ lone run in a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, who completed a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field.Young ripped a triple down the right-field line to drive in Cody Bellinger in the second inning. He also struck out, grounded out and reached...

Toronto police seeking suspect in indecent act investigation

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

Toronto police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in an indecent act/exposure investigation.On June 13 at approximately 6:50 p.m., police responded to reports of an exposure at a supermarket in the Don Mills Road and Van Horne Avenue area.Reportedly the incident occurred ten minutes prior, when the victim, who is a child, was in the supermarket with their family and the suspect followed the victim from aisle to aisle.When the victim decided to sit in one of the aisles, the suspect approached them and exposed genitalia to the victim.The suspect, a male, then fled on foot in an unknown direction. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a black/dark blue zip-up sweater with a white line across the back of the neck, black pants, and black shoes with white soles.

In rural India, summer’s heat can be deadly. Ambulance crews see the toll up close

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

BANPUR, India (AP) — Siren blaring, Sunil Kumar Naik’s ambulance tore across a dry and rocky countryside blasted by dangerous midday heat, rushing to check on a vomiting and dizzy 30-year-old man with possible heat stroke. As soon as they reached the man’s village, Naik’s paramedic partner guided the stricken man into the ambulance, then checked his pulse and oxygen levels as Naik sped back to the public hospital.With barely a moment to drink some water and splash their faces, the men were dispatched again, this time to pick up a pregnant woman who had gone into labor as the temperature soared to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Fahrenheit). And so went another furious 12-hour shift in India’s increasingly deadly summer, when Naik and paramedic Jitendra Kumar sometimes find themselves hurrying to as many as twice the usual number of calls.Extreme heat is fast becoming a public health crisis in India, with more than 150 people dying during the latest brutal heat wave...

190 flights canceled at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport ahead of busy holiday weekend

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

CHICAGO — Thursday was a busy day at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport for many travelers, many of whom were dealing with delays and cancelations.As of Thursday evening, at least 190 flights had been canceled at O'Hare. At Chicago's Midway International Airport, only two fights have been canceled.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesThe delays and cancelations also come among the record-breaking holiday travel expected to start today. AAA predicts 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home over the weekend."What's happening is it's not just weather," Peter Greenberg, a flight expert, said. "It's a number of factors that got together to produce this perfect storm."Greenberg points to issues with airline staff scheduling, layovers with less than one-hour connecting time."Majority of the people flying to Chicago aren't coming to Chicago," Greenberg said. "They're changing planes."In Illinois, 2.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more this holiday ...

Dallas Keuchel says he’s mentally, physically healthy again and hopeful of earning spot with Twins

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

Dallas Keuchel, who will make his second start for the St. Paul Saints on Saturday, is thankful for the opportunity to resume a career that includes an American League Cy Young Award after being away from the game since the end of last season.The 35-year-old Keuchel has his sights set on becoming a member of the Twins’ rotation before season’s end and getting another shot at pitching in the postseason after a World Series title with Houston in 2017.Keuchel made his Saints debut Sunday in Toledo, allowing a run on four hits over four innings, and was pleased with his outing.“I liked getting through four,” he said prior to the Saints’ 13-7 win over Gwinnett on Thursday at CHS Field. “I will say I got a little tired, so along those lines I’d like to build to five here. I’m trying to get more efficient with pitch count, pitch quality, all the metrics, compared to last year.“I think it was a good base; a lot of quality pitches I haven’t really had in the past year. That was a breath of f...

Smoky haze returns, health alerts in place

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The smoky air conditions are back in the Capital Region; the governor issuing an alert for the entire state. NEWS10 was in Cohoes at an outdoor concert with more on how people are managing the conditions caused again by smoke from the Canadian wildfires blowing south. New York hits all-time low of new HIV infections Governor Kathy Hochul alerting New Yorkers to the latest threat of poor air quality, laying out guidance for all.“Air quality is unhealthy in every corner of the State of New York,” said Hochul.Hochul says there are several precautions you can take to lessen the health impact of the smoky haze in our air.New Yorkers can get real time air conditions by entering your zip code at AirNow.gov website.If the air quality is rated over 200 on the air quality index, it is dangerous for outdoor activities and is considered very unhealthy, for everyone.The state will remind motorists by displaying poor air quality alerts on highway signs.New York State Eme...

Expired tag or derelict? Police called as city tows truck from private driveway

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. - A Jennings man blocked a tow truck from hauling his vehicle away after the city claimed it was derelict, but the man said it was for having expired tags.Robert Cotton Sr. arrived home to find a tow truck trying to take his truck away, so he blocked him in.Cotton recently saw the FOX Files investigation into Calverton Park towing cars for having expired tags, so he called FOX 2 about the problem."The city inspector came by to tow by vehicle off my private property," Cotton said.The Jennings Building Division called St. Louis County Police after Cotton blocked the tow truck from leaving.Cotton said the city tried taking it because the tags on his truck expired in 2017. He said it hasn't been on the road because he's been trying to make repairs. ‘Devastating loss’ – Sk8 Liborius burns down in overnight fire "Unfortunately, there's a bolt that I cannot get out. I've had multiple mechanics come over look at it," he said.More and more St. Louis County police officers arr...

Two sisters stole more than $50K from retail store; police say they’re noticing trends in similar cases

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:56:58 GMT

BRIDGETON, Mo - Investigations between local law enforcement led to the arrest of two sisters, who allegedly stole more than $50,000 in jewelry and other merchandise at the Kohl’s location in Bridgeton.It’s something that has police dialing into trends they’re seeing in similar cases while finding effective ways to crack them.The incident happened nearly a year and a half ago. A few short months later, Kohl’s moved most of their jewelry department to a completely different store, as well as online. As big of a heist as this was, it could be one of the reasons why the location decided to move their valuable, costly jewelry.Now sisters Lawanda Felder, 29, and Marla King, 29, who police say committed the crimes, are getting ready for a court appearance. ‘Devastating loss’ – Sk8 Liborius burns down in overnight fire "It was a high amount of theft from a retail store," said Chief Mark Mossotti for Bridgeton Police Department.It’s a place where many locals like Acacia Heldon shop at, bu...